Acedia: The Noonday Devil
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 มี.ค. 2017
- Fr. Mike Schmitz delivers a timely video in the midst of our Lenten journey as he explores the ancient concept of acedia. This temptation tends to come in the middle of the day and can obscure our resolve by distracting us from God’s purpose for us. While even great saints were tempted by it, the remedy is something we can all receive with a little faith.
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Found this video while procrastinating...
Sarah Kate LOL same
ME TOOOOO!!!! I'm supposed to be working...😭
ironically, me too
Same here...
So funny...and same here!🤗
"What held him to the cross was not nails. What held him to the cross was Love." Awesome.
Literally just spent the entire morning procrastinating on TH-cam videos when I should be studying for my finals. Then this video pops up. God is so funny xD
My problem as well.
youtube videos are my enduring chill, too.
Me too
Well did you pass?
I'm not a religious person and I subscribed to this channel as a general curiosity about catholicism. But I must say that of some of Fr. Mike videos hit me right to the heart. This one in particular made me realize many things that I've been avoiding in my life. To be honest, this is quite troubling that a 6 minute video can have so much effect on me....
You have just gained the prayers of many of the faithful! God does give us what we need in the most unexpected ways!
Thass God
Not troubling at all Jesus calls us using many different ways. God bless you always with health and happiness
Be not afraid! You have been handed a gift. Take it and run WITH it. It is opportunity. It is Grace. You have been blessed!
Are you still watching? Or did the world get you?
I'm being baptized into the Catholic church this Easter. I can't express how much your videos have helped me along my journey! Thank you so much, Fr. Mike =)
Welcome to the family! :D
Welcome home, Jess! We're glad to have you in the family now!
Congrats and welcome home. You will have a lovely homecoming soon. I will pray for you. I am a revert in 2008l I am so glad to be home again.Enjoy the journey.
Wonderful Jessica! Pray the rosary often! x
Welcome home :)
I wish millions of people would watch these videos...
Us too! :)
@@AscensionPresents hey Father thanks bro I always worship Jesus in you ❤️
“I’m doing everything except the one thing I’m supposed to be doing.” Great statement Fr. Mike 🙏✝️
I suffer greatly from Acedía to the point of suicide thoughts because I didn’t understand. Thank you for the explanation. I still feel like running away and I stopped praying rosary and adoration, I have no friends and dialogue with my family turns into disagreements. This makes total sense, wish I could jump past all of this and fast forward.
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In my case, LEAVING the Rosary has brought the acedia and all other things you describe. It's pretty clear to me all my joy stopped when I stopped doing the daily Rosary. It may seem incredible, but it is true. Hope you are doing fine.
I will pray for you. Lean on God at this time. Jesus died in the Cross and he was greatly troubled the night before, so he knows about suffering and anguish. He can and wants to walk with you.
Just know that Pope Francis is singularly focused on restoring Assembly Life to every parish, where every parish member will be actively involved in Being the Body of Christ, where your mission and the gifts to accomplish that mission will be revealed, where acedia dies an instant death. This is why we must support the Holy Father's efforts that are seemingly resisted universally among the clerical class.
5:19 "What held Him to the cross was not nails, but His love". 🙏
Man this has got to be the most confusing deadly sin I could never pinpoint to what it is. I always thought it was laziness itself. Thank you for pinpointing it to “wanting to do anything but the task at hand.” I’ve done this a lot, procrastinating to not do a task by doing other tasks.
I’m suffering acedia . I always imagine being somewhere else. My ability to love in the moment is diminished. It’s terrible I take part in devotions asking God to help me. Thank God I know what it is. It is not going away :(
Tina Labbe hello girl! You’re not alone!
You need to try the silent prayer. Try to sit back and observe your thoughts as they come with your eyes closed and your hands folded in prayer. And just stay focused on your hands. Remind yourself that you are not in control, God's will be done, you are not God it's not for you to decide what happens.
It may sound weird but a lot of our depression/ anxiety and restlessness comes from fear that we may be doing the wrong thing or that it will not be worth while, we're afraid that even if we do everything the way we planned, it won't turn out how we want. Or maybe it did go to plan and you're still not happy. Searching for something more. The truth is it likely won't go how you planned though, and the fear is what's holding you back. Fear comes from the deceiver, if we can realize all thoughts are lies and we need to be one with God and come out of our imagination. That's the idea behind "be still and know" and "pray without ceasing". Be still aka don't move because movement is thought in action, and know the truth, which is that you are not God, it's not for you to judge or decide what will or could or should happen. Accepting that is truly trusting and loving God even when your mind tells you 100 reasons to question it. And praying without ceasing is a good way to come out of or ignore and resist your thoughts of reasons to doubt or to avoid what you need to do.
Do this a couple times a day when you're feeling overwhelmed just for 10-15 minutes come out of your mind and be still and know God, and I’m telling you God will start to show you the way, you'll be in his presence and if you can trust, it will all work out fine. You gotta believe it and resist the doubt as hard as you can. It's hard but nothing He has put in your path is greater than your ability to overcome it. "For greater is He in you than he who is in the world"
Same here... Maybe we ought to live like nomads, as in ancient times
I'm somewhere in between agnostic and atheist but this video really hit home pinpointing to me a struggle I've had probably my whole life. Poignant message, powerful delivery, and fun presentation. Way to go.
God bless you.
“You’re not just struggling with procrastination, you’re struggling with the same thing the early Christians from the time of Jesus and on...”
*oddly feels better because the early Christians dealt with this too
incredible thank you fr. mike I have been procastinating for years now. Thank you for relating procastination to this. this is the first time i have encountered such an analysis.
I have struggled with this for decades and never understood it. This video has helped me so much. Thank you Fr Mike
And the shame it brought to me.
Thank you father, it brought tears to my eyes.
Good word Fr Mike! I turned 40 this month and I can definitely relate to this acedia. This really encouraged me this is the season I'm in. the running away feeling is real.. I will love this moment..from now to beyond. I spoke to a Catholic priest today about my desire to be a part of the church! Thank you for your continued prayers as I learn more truth.
wow.,.. this i think is addressing exactly what I have been feeling too... as a stay at home mom of 5 boys that homeschools! I often feel this way. And there are times when I look at the amount of serving and dying to self that I must do daily and I get weary. I get bored with it, I struggle to see its value and sometimes even pick activities that allow me to "check out" rather than continue to engage, and serve and empty myself... and often I wondered, "how do I die to self and not be bitter about losing myself? I think this message hits on the heart of the issue... Christ's love. Because in the giving away of myself, I am hoping in faith that there is something or someone BETTER than myself... is not this the love of Christ?
I’m a bit confused and I was wondering if you can help me? If we are supposed to be doing these things such as praying (I do pray but I fell like I can’t pray all day) can we ever have any free time for other activities (daydreaming, playing sports, reading, watching tv, etc) ?
So, free time. The bow that is strung too long, the string breaks. You must have a break, fun! God made laughter! Say your morning offering, making everything you do offered to Him. Even naps. The Holy Ghost guides us and sometimes we need a nap. Not want, need. Do it.
Also, make sure your love cup is filled
I say absolutely correct, but also, activities that allow you to check out may be ones that serve the youngsters. I work in special ed, now with adults. And yes, things that allow you to check out maybe what the client needs.
didn't you wear that shirt yesterday?
just kidding! keep it up, Father!
That made me choke on my coffee. :D
Good one! lol
65MMREHP he’s got a whole closet full of them just like Steve Jobs had of the same outfit , who needs to clog up their mind with what to wear each day !!
what a fantastic joke 🤣
Hahahahaha! I notice he wears that shirt in every video... like a uniform or something.
Fr. Mike Schmitz, I watch your videos from time to time, but this one was as if you were talking directly to me. Thank you for this video. God Bless!
You and me both, Luis. I suffer from acedia way too often.
This pruest is a wise man. I admire that in such a time like ours.
I've been in acedia, all of my life.
God have mercy on me a sinner!!!
Thank you so much, Father
Like many others, I was supposed to be doing something else, but decided to "enrich" myself with this video. Because it's not doing nothing! Right? Busted.
This is so incredible. Even secular people need to understand this.
Thank you, God bless. I'll pray for you, please pray for all the London attack victims and for me
Of course. All of you are in our prayers.
So I come into my bedroom to start my evening prayers and I sat in my recliner and thought do I really need to do the Rosary today. And I decided to see what what Fr. Mike had to say today. And so of course God speak to me through him and says "Yes say the Rosary". This happens so often.
Have a blesses evening.
Fight with love.
Love against all odds, hope against all hope.
This is actually something I learned this weekend, and I had to make the choice to love. Thank you Father!
In the noonday I usually feel like a hollow undead, like there is nothing within me, like my soul is completely drained. It makes me feel apatic, indiferent, and everything looks meaningless. It is as if I was already dead, as if the world was dead. When I feel like that, I remember the books of wisdom, because they have this kind of melancholic feeling.
God Bless you Father Mike.
- I pray that all of us fight (with GODS LOVE as the metric through which we can fight in the first place) against procrastination & evil.
Furthermore, I need to continue to take the massive Log out of my own eye before I notice the tiny specks in others’ eyes.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
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Took me months before I finally listened to this🤦🏻♀️ good to hear though this very moment
I think a perfect example to remove acedia altogether is to follow Saint Therese of Lisieux in the desert/oasis of silence and prayer with our Lord the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I watched the play that Eva Hernandez did on The story of a Soul of St Therese. She played her life so perfectly that it taught me so much which results in the removal of acedia. It's on Prime Amazon.
Goodness me. 6 years ago this was recorded, and it is on my feed. Perfect
It's impossible to overstate how enlightening this was to me.
I believe you talk to me through the Holy Spirit. This is an old video yet it showed up while I’m going through this. Bless you. Good understanding.
This is one of THE best videos from Fr. Mike, and possibly the best life advice in general!
Once again thank you for this wonderful explanation and I am good at procrastination & not doing what I should be doing. I've been in mourning for 18 mos. and I'm starting to get restless because I'm an artist and I haven't made any art, paintings or drawings since a very tragic event. I've started praying the rosary more often for Lent and I plan on continuing. I know it's helping me. I'm getting better each day but I know I need to try and not think about my feelings and just do the work I'm supposed to do.
Annette: I'm sorry for your loss... I can commiserate, having lost a dear family member four years ago. God inspired you to pray the Rosary, and that is wonderful, because as we meditate on the life of Our Lord, He shows us how He and His holy Mother also suffered this loss. And as we unite our sorrow to theirs, it becomes a redemptive sorrow rather an empty and exhausting exercise. Also, I would add that you may want to attend Mass more often if you can, and/or go and visit Jesus in an Adoration Chapel or Church. He is waiting there for you, to heal and comfort you with His Presence. Peace!
Father Mike, thank you so much. You put words in a problem I have"Acedia" and give the answer. Blessings from France.
Can I like this a 1000 times?
I have been struggling with this for a long time, now it has a name: acedia. I have a deep tendency to resist studying, when I actually have to study a lot because I have to deal with lives. Sometimes I start praying to please the Lord as a compensation for not studying, but He always calls my attention on this one thing I am supposed to do and don’t: study. Thanks a lot for this video, Father Mike! From now on, I’ll try my best to beat acedia! May the Lord help me and the others struggling with this! Pray for me 🙏🏻
So THAT is what is happening in my life! Thank you Father Mike, the Holy Spirit has been trying to tell me to cling closer to God and actually do things of God. But my flesh has been trying to convince me that is wrong. Guess I was doing what I was supposed to be doing by watching your video! 😂
Fr Mike, Many thank , Frequently do I pray for the priesthood, male& female religious of the " one true church" .
Thanks Fr. Mike, I've never heard it explained this way. Thank you, it's very helpful.
reminds me of the song "I'm busy doing nothing, busy the whole day through - trying to find lots of things not to do...."
What ever we do in our life do it for the love of Christ ❣️❣️ even when we sleep do it for Christ 💟💟💟
AMEN, good lord thank you
Thank you so much 😔 I cried when he said "God's Love". I needed this Lord 😔
Same here
Thank you Fr. Mike
What "should I be doing" ? I should be caring for and tending my family, household chores, keeping a clean and healthy home, preparing meals, being there for the needs of my husband and family, listening to them when they need to talk, or need some advice or support, being clued into them....staying close to God in prayer and mindfulness, taking time out to be with Him throughout my day...little breaks, to sit with Him and be filled, so that I may in turn refresh my family. Sometimes I don't want to do these things, and find myself on line watching TH-cam videos, or scouring catalogs, running to the food store again....sometimes I just want to take a nap.....O!!THAT's Acedia!!...I am kind of on the tail end of the noon day, and learning what truly is important. Kind of late, but better than never, as I begin to awaken more and more and do 'what I should be doing", I find that I am energized and fulfilled. This is attractive to me so I am perusing it more. For Lent I gave up TH-cam, and I found I had more time for prayer, this has been such a grace. I will be strongly limiting my time on TH-cam now! Oops ok! Gotta go do what I 'should be doing"
Thank you Father Mike! You inspired me to STOP DOING for a while and just BE. BE IN THE LOVE OF GOD. Maybe that’s why we are created by Him as HUMAN BEINGS, not HUMAN DOINGS 😄
Father you exude so much joy so refreshing!!!!
I told myself this would be the last video and then I’m taking a nap lol and this is the video I come across 😂
So beautifully explained!!! Thank you Father!!!
Thank you for letting me know the answer for a question I've been asking God for 15 yrs.
You're the best Father Mike
Marvellous!!! Thank you very much, Fr. Mike! That’s all I needed to hear! God bless you! 🌹
God bless you Father Mike! Thank you!
A word in season, thanks.
Hahaha! I am procrastinating while watching this video 😇😂
My problem is not knowing what I'm supposed to be doing.
May I suggest praying for knowledge of HIs will, and the power to carry that out.. Hope you're doing better now than a year ago :)
This was the best video for me so far. I will watch this repeatedly. Thank you Father Mike. ❤️
You hit the nail on the head Father. Your insight on acedia and the example of procrastination is what I struggle with daily. Please pray for me.
I supposed to sleep, but im watching this 😅 until it truly end
Fr Mike that one word "BOLT" fell into my garden like a lead balloon.
Thank you Fr. Mike ❤️.
Oh, man. This is so helpful. Thank you!
Thank you, Father Mike. I needed this one!
Yay! Thanks for this, Fr. Mike. I pray I may overcome procrastination. Amen.
Fr. Mike, thanks for naming this -- naming the temptation is half the battle.
I am watching this video to avoid cleaning up a mess my cat made by knocking over a household plant..
Thank you, this made me cry
Thank you for the video. We must function in the Spirit of Jesus Christ our Protector and our Salvation. Love your message and your Faith in Jesus. My Blessings on You and God's Blessings on you and your family, Father Mike Schmitz.
Thank you, Father Mike. I needed this today.
Wow this is so relatable!
Father, you said it so well! Thank you! Bless me!
Wow. I needed this
father mike, you never cease to make my day!!!
Well said and explained Fr.Mike as usual. God Bless
Thank you father from what you have said has made me see why I have been procrastinated on doing some things I needed done a long long time ago. Tomarrow is a new day and what should have been done will be done.
I came back here again after finding screenshots of the video I took years ago. "Fight against the temptation to run off and abandon the people that you love the most, that you're called to love the most." It's very applicable to my situation right now. While I'm currently in a place where I'm seemingly serving others magnanimously, I realized that I'm doing so in order to alleviate the incapacitating guilt of not serving the ones whom I'm supposed to love the most. I ran from them. Soon, it's time to go back and finally be present to them. ❤ Service isn't only applicable in great feats or magnanimous missions. Sometimes, it's going back home and listening to your ageing loved ones' stories and hugging them a good morning.
Thank you again you struck with lighting
Great message Fr. Mike!
Thank you so much! You help so much more than you know!
Thank you Father Mike.This was so enlightening.
This was a great message for me. Thank you!
thank you so much father mike!!
I have never heard of this word before.
Thanks for your explanation
What a wonderful discussion! Thank you and God bless!!
Fr. Mike, you are too amusing!! Thank you for this!
Wow, your timing is impeccable
Learnt something new today! Thanks Fr. Mike
I just watched this video. It’s two years old, I’ve never seen it. I must’ve been meant to watch it because this is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you Fr. Mike for making it.
Great explanation. Thanks.
Thank you for sharing Father. You always have perfect timing for your videos.
These videos are always so helpful and uplifting. Thank you Fr. Mike.
Thank you Fr. Mike for this video.
such an excellent video !!
this video was a big help. thankyou
very very very the truth thank you for pointing this out , me and my wife had been talking about this thank you for your service and sharing the wisdom of the blessed LORD.
This ROCKS!
This has changed my life. 🤯